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Articles written and reviewed by the doctors of the Miren Medic polyclinic: diagnostics, prevention, treatment and aesthetic medicine.

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Pregnant woman marking her due date on a calendar
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Pregnancy Calculator: Due Date and Week of Pregnancy

Work out your due date and week of pregnancy from your last period or conception…

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Woman on a scale measuring her waist with a tape measure
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BMI Calculator: Body Mass Index and Ideal Weight

Work out your BMI from height and weight, see what your category means and the…

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Diet plan on a table with a kitchen scale, vegetables and a tape measure
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Calorie Calculator: Basal Metabolic Rate and Daily Needs

Work out your basal metabolic rate and daily calorie expenditure by the Mifflin-St Jeor formula,…

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Patient at a mirror lifting her eyebrow with a finger while the doctor observes
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Drooping Eyelids: What Helps Without Surgery and What Does Not

What genuinely tightens eyelids without a scalpel, why creams and exercises do not work and…

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Doctor assessing the area under a patient's eyes during a consultation
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Under-Eye Bags and Dark Circles: Filler, Laser or Surgery

A dark shade, a bag and a hollow need three different answers. When filler helps,…

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Doctor writing a treatment plan for a patient with a laboratory report on the desk
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How Insulin Resistance Is Treated: What Actually Lowers HOMA-IR

What actually lowers HOMA-IR: food, movement, sleep and when medication is needed. Does it go…

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Dermatologist examining facial pigmentation with a dermatoscope
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How to Remove Dark Spots on the Face: Which Treatment for Which Type

Melasma, sun spots and post-inflammatory marks need different treatments. Which laser for which type and…

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Doctor assessing excess upper eyelid skin during a patient consultation
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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Cost, Recovery and When It Is Not the Answer

Blepharoplasty in Belgrade: upper lids from 100.000 RSD, lower 140.000 RSD, both 210.000 RSD. Recovery…

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Doctor explaining a laboratory report to a patient in the office
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HOMA-IR: How It Is Calculated and What the Values Mean

A HOMA index calculator, the formula and a table of values. What a raised HOMA-IR…

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Woman marking a date on a menstrual cycle calendar
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Fertile Days Calculator: When Ovulation Falls in Your Cycle

Work out your fertile days and day of ovulation from your period date and cycle…

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Thyroid ultrasound examination performed by a doctor
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Underactive Thyroid: Symptoms, Reading TSH and Treatment

Hypothyroidism symptoms, a table for reading TSH and FT4, how blood is drawn and how…

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Surgeon in consultation with a patient in the office
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Haemorrhoids: The Four Grades and Which Treatment Fits Which

The four grades of haemorrhoids and the treatment for each. When sclerotherapy is enough, what…

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Dermatologist examining a mole with a dermatoscope
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Mole Check: The ABCDE Rule and What a Dermatoscope Sees

The ABCDE rule for checking a mole, when not to wait and what a dermatoscope…

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Patient receiving an IV infusion in a comfortable clinic suite
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Glutathione: What It Is, How It Works and What Patients Report

What glutathione is, why levels drop and when an infusion makes sense. What the procedure…

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Supplement capsules and an IV bag side by side on a clinic counter
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NAD Supplements or NAD+ Infusion: What Really Raises NAD+ Levels

Do NAD tablets and capsules work and how do they differ from a NAD+ infusion?…

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Doctor performing a facial laser treatment on a patient wearing protective eye shields
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CO2 Laser Before and After: Results and Day-by-Day Recovery

What skin looks like after a CO2 laser: day-by-day recovery, when results show and prices…

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Female doctor explaining test results to a patient in the office
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Pap Test Results: What Groups 1, 2, 3a, 3b and 4 Mean

What the groups on a Pap test report mean and the next step for each.…

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Gynecologist showing a patient an IUD model during a consultation
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IUD Choices: Hormonal or Copper, and How Insertion Works

How hormonal and copper IUDs work, how they differ and what insertion looks like. Insertion…

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Woman marking dates on a calendar to track her menstrual cycle
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Fertile Days and Ovulation: How to Recognize and Calculate Them

When are your fertile days and how do you recognize ovulation? Symptoms, calculation, LH tests…

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Young smiling woman holding a home pregnancy test
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Early Pregnancy Symptoms: The First Signs and When to Take a Test

What are the first signs of pregnancy and when does a test become reliable? Prof.…

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Mature woman talking with a doctor during a consultation at the clinic
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Perimenopause and Menopause: Symptoms, Stages and Modern Treatment

Hot flashes, irregular cycles, insomnia? Prof. Dr Snežana Rakić explains the stages of menopause, which…

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Gynecologist discussing the hormonal IUD with a patient
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Mirena IUD: How It Works, Benefits and Insertion Cost

How the hormonal IUD works, who it suits, what insertion at the gynecologist looks like…

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Gynecologist discussing the Pap test with a patient
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Pap Test: What It Shows, When It Is Done and What the Results Mean

The Pap test detects changes on the cervix before they cause any symptoms. When it…

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Woman holding her hands on her abdomen because of bloating and discomfort
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Bloating: The Most Common Causes and How to Fix It

Why bloating happens, which foods make it worse, when it is a reason to see…

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Doctor examining a patient's thyroid gland during an endocrinology consultation
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Thyroid Gland: Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism You Should Not Ignore

Fatigue, weight changes, sensitivity to cold or anxiety can be signs of thyroid disease. Symptoms,…

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Woman checking her blood sugar level: insulin resistance and metabolism
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Insulin Resistance: HOMA Result, Symptoms and How It Is Treated

Fatigue, sugar cravings, weight around the waist. Work out your HOMA index, read what values…

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Patient during a non invasive BTL EmSculpt body shaping treatment at the Mirenmedic clinic.
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EMSCULPT: Build Muscle and Burn Fat Without Training

EMSCULPT is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that builds muscle and helps reduce fat deposits…

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Close up of a facial treatment with the innovative Alma laser device at the Mirenmedic clinic.
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Morpheus8: RF Microneedling for Skin Tightening

Morpheus8 is one of the most sought after treatments for skin tightening and collagen renewal,…

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Smiling patient and Mirenmedic doctor preparing for a dermal filler treatment.
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Hyaluronic Fillers for Lips, Face and Under Eye Circles: What to Know

Hyaluronic acid fillers are one of the most popular aesthetic treatments for restoring volume and…

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HydraFacial MD device for deep cleansing and skin care at the Mirenmedic clinic.
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HydraFacial in Belgrade: Deep Cleansing, Hydration and Glow

HydraFacial is one of the most sought after facial treatments in the world, and it…

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Intravenous therapy room with comfortable chairs, infusion stands and branded details: Miren Medic gallery
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Glutathione Infusion: Effects, Benefits and What to Expect

A glutathione infusion strengthens immunity, supports liver detoxification and protects cells from oxidative stress. How…

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Lit display shelves with NAD+ bags and skincare products: Miren Medic gallery
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NAD+ Infusion: Effects, Patient Experiences and What to Expect

How a NAD+ infusion works, what patients experience, how long it takes and who it…

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Patient receiving an intravenous infusion at the Mirenmedic clinic, arm resting on the signature green Miren pillows.
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Vitamin Infusions: The Myers Cocktail for Immunity and Energy

Multivitamin, antioxidant, B12 and the Myers cocktail: infusions that strengthen immunity and speed up recovery.…

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Smiling doctor at the Mirenmedic clinic talking with a patient during a consultation.
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When Should You See an Endocrinologist? Symptoms Not to Ignore

Many of the complaints we live with for years, such as constant fatigue, changes in…

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Patient receiving an intravenous infusion at the Mirenmedic clinic, arm resting on the signature green Miren pillows.
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Polynucleotides: How They Work and What to Expect From the Treatment

Polynucleotides have become extremely popular in aesthetics and regenerative medicine because of their powerful bioregenerative…

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Mirenmedic doctor explaining an aesthetic treatment plan to a patient with an information brochure.
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Why Are Consultations and Expert Therapy Key to Healthy, Beautiful Skin?

An accurate diagnosis: the foundation of healthy looking skin

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Practitioner at the Miren Medic clinic performing an RF facial skin tightening treatment with a modern device.
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CO2 Laser: Revolutionary Technology for Skin Rejuvenation and Regeneration

CO2 laser: an advanced technology for skin rejuvenation and regeneration

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Golden number 5 and the Mirenmedic logo sign at the entrance to a modern treatment room.
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How Do Hormones Affect Weight and Metabolism?

Iron is a key mineral for our health, because it plays an essential role in…

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Patient receiving an intravenous infusion at the Mirenmedic clinic, arm resting on the signature green Miren pillows.
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Iron Infusion: When It Is Needed and How It Helps With Anemia and Fatigue

When an iron infusion is needed, what the therapy involves and how much it costs…

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The innovative Candela PicoWay medical laser for advanced aesthetic treatments at the Mirenmedic clinic.
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PicoWay Laser Experiences: What to Expect From the Treatment

If you have ever wanted to erase a tattoo from your younger years, remove stubborn…

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Stylized image of a woman's face with hyperpigmentation and graphic molecular networks symbolizing the skin treatment process at the Mirenmedic clinic.
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Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots on the Face: Causes and How to Remove Them

Hyperpigmentation is among the most common aesthetic and dermatological concerns of our time. It is…

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